The Compliance Oversight & Federal Reporting division in the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking two qualified individuals for Financial Quality Assurance Analyst positions.

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Location:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week working in our office located in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th St., Richmond, VA 23219. Local travel is required. Work is performed onsite at the DOA office and other state agency offices.

Job Duties:

This position conducts Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) of state agencies’ Comptroller’s Directive submissions and provides guidance to agencies regarding compliance with Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual Topics related to expenditure processing, financial reporting, and internal control standards. As a member of a QAR team, analyzes and evaluates financial data to ensure the agency has adequate support and is reasonable and materially accurate; examines and assesses system reconciliations and other data to ensure reasonableness of information recorded in accounting system; surveys risk management and internal control documentation for compliance with minimum requirements, analyzes and evaluates disbursement transactions, and relevant agency policies and procedures for compliance with CAPP Manual Standards; selects and obtains representative samples of agency transactions; ensures a sufficient understanding of various documentation and directives to allow for efficient and effective QARs; compiles and organizes working papers in a logical manner; drafts thorough, well-documented written communications and accurate statistical data detailing QAR results; handles receipt, secure maintenance, and return of agency documentation; assists with maintenance of QA Unit systems, tools, and related documentation; and provides guidance to state agencies.

Minimum requirements:

Experience working in accounting or fiscal services. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), automated financial accounting systems; internal controls; and data processing systems. Strong interpersonal, writing, analytical, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze fiscal processes, related internal controls, financial transactions and reports. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work independently, be self-motivated, and work in a team environment. Understand, develop and apply policies and procedures. Identify alternatives and propose changes that improve quality and efficiency.

Additional Considerations:

Experience in governmental accounting, governmental auditing, financial quality assurance activities, or auditing preferred. Knowledge of financial reporting in a government environment, government auditing processes, and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) reporting requirements. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as they relate to governmental accounting.

Special Instructions:

State applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

State applications for this position will only be accepted online through the state website at: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/financial-quality-assurance-analyst-richmond-virginia-united-states-b462dae7-adb2-4abe-bc6b-bc774cdaa234

The current post is scheduled to close on March 28, 2024.

The Compliance Oversight & Federal Reporting division in the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified individual for a Lead Quality Assurance Analyst position.

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Location:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week working in our office located in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th St., Richmond, VA 23219. Local travel is required. Work is performed onsite at the DOA office and other state agency offices.

Job Duties:

This position supports the Assistant Director of Quality Assurance in providing leadership to the Quality Assurance Review (QAR) team. Operates as initial point of contact for QA analysts and for agency personnel during reviews; assigns QAR responsibilities; reviews and approves work performed by others; prepares initial draft QAR reports; conducts QARs of state agencies’ Comptroller’s Directive submissions and provides guidance to agencies regarding compliance with Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual Topics related to expenditure processing, financial reporting, and internal control standards; analyzes and evaluates financial data to ensure the agency has adequate support and is reasonable and materially accurate; examines and assesses system reconciliations and other data to ensure reasonableness of information recorded in accounting system; surveys risk management and internal control documentation for compliance with minimum requirements, analyzes and evaluates disbursement transactions, and relevant agency policies and procedures for compliance with CAPP Manual Standards; selects and obtains representative samples of agency transactions; ensures a sufficient understanding of various documentation and directives to allow for efficient and effective QARs; compiles and organizes working papers in a logical manner; drafts thorough, well-documented written communications and accurate statistical data detailing QAR results; handles receipt, secure maintenance, and return of agency documentation; assists with maintenance of QA Unit systems, tools, and related documentation; and provides guidance to state agencies.

Minimum requirements:

Experience working in accounting or fiscal services. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), especially as they relate to governmental accounting; automated financial accounting systems; internal controls; and data processing systems.
Strong interpersonal; writing; analytical; and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze fiscal processes, related internal controls, and financial transactions and reports. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work independently, be self-motivated, and work in a team environment.
Understand, develop and apply policies and procedures. Identify alternatives and propose changes that improve quality and efficiency.
Ability to lead a team effectively, review the work of others, and provide valuable feedback.

Additional Considerations:

Knowledge of financial reporting in a government environment and government auditing processes preferred.
Knowledge of Agency Risk Management and Internal Control (ARMICS) Standards, and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) reporting requirements preferred. Experience in governmental accounting; governmental auditing; financial quality assurance activities; and auditing.
Experience as a work lead or supervisor preferred.
Valid driver’s license required. Local travel required. Work is performed on site at state agencies and at DOA offices.

Special Instructions:

State applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

State applications for this position will only be accepted online through the state website at: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/lead-quality-assurance-analyst-richmond-virginia-united-states

The current post is scheduled to close on March 28, 2024.

The Department of Accounts (DOA) seeks a financial professional to work in the Finance & Administration unit as a Financial Analyst. DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Location:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week working in our office located in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th St., Richmond, VA 23219.

Job Duties:

This position ensures that DOA and service bureau agency funds are accounted for properly, accurately, and timely. This encompasses the review of disbursements for propriety, overseeing timely deposits, review and approval of accounting transactions in the automated accounting system (Cardinal), preparation of billing for internal service funds and the analysis, reconciliation of accounting data and the preparation of monthly/annual financial reporting information.

Minimum requirements:

Accounting experience with General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fund Accounting (Governmental accounting), complex cost analysis, reconciliations, and other financial analysis.
Knowledge/experience with automated financial accounting systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including knowledge of advanced functions of Excel and Word).
Knowledge of governmental accounting; fund accounting; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); and Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual. Knowledge of state procurement policy.
Strong organizational; critical thinking; problem solving; analytical; multitasking; time management; ten-key calculator; customer service; and oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze fiscal transactions for compliance with procedures and regulations; research and resolve financial issues.
Understand, develop, and apply policies and procedures; follow written directions; analyze complex information; perform accurate data entry; record and summarize transactions accurately; read, understand, and apply technical and complex rules, policies, and procedures; meet deadlines; perform financial reconciliations; maintain high level of accuracy.

Other Considerations:

Professional accounting experience and/or coursework in Accounting. Experience with Cardinal Financials, including data entry, running queries and executing uploads.

Instructions:

State applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

State applications for this position will only be accepted online through the state website at: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/73af180d-c981-4ff6-a499-4678e4d375e6

The current post is scheduled to close on March 17, 2024.

The Department of Accounts (DOA) seeks two payroll professionals to work in the Payroll Service Bureau as Payroll/Benefits Analysts. DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

We are hiring for multiple positions to follow strict operating standards necessary to perform quality assurance reviews and provide excellent customer service.

Location:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week working in our office located in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th St., Richmond, VA 23219.

Job Duties:

This position independently performs the processing, analysis and reconciliation responsibilities associated with the administration of the payroll and benefits accounting functions for a high volume of employees assigned agencies. Processes complex payroll, benefits, and leave transactions for multiple salaried and wage payroll certifications each scheduled pay period; reviews reports to ensure accurate exceptional item processing and makes necessary updates; handles court-ordered withholdings, direct deposits, tax withholding, voluntary deductions; prepares payments for distribution to assigned agencies and third parties; pursues collection of overpayments; audits and processes leave payouts; analyzes and resolves exceptions; performs monthly reconciliations; produces reports for agency monitor responsibilities; assists with annual leave liability analysis; files associated documents; and provides excellent customer service.

Minimum requirements:

Knowledge of: generally accepted payroll practices; Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel), strong oral and written communication; mathematical skills; customer service; accurate data entry; multitasking; teamwork; analytical skills; ability to independently review and apply established policies, procedures, standards, and regulations; work independently within existing guidelines and policies in a fast-paced environment; analyze a wide variety of data and determine appropriate handling; adapt to changes in policies, procedures, and priorities proficiently; handle multiple work assignments of varying complexity simultaneously and inform management of the status of work completion; manage details with few errors; interpret instructional materials and execute business processes accordingly; analyze problems of varied and considerable difficulty and determine appropriate resolutions; read and analyze reconciliation reports of varied and considerable difficulty; prepare certifications and reconciliations accurately and proficiently; maintain a strong level of professionalism in all interactions; and display emotional maturity necessary for this position.

Other Considerations:

Accounting and/or payroll experience. Government payroll experience. Experience with Cardinal HCM. Experience processing high volumes of payroll and working with benefits processing and/or absence management. Related experience in high-volume environments.

Instructions:

Please submit an application, resume, and cover letter to apply.

State applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

State applications for this position will only be accepted online through the state website at: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/payroll-and-benefits-analyst-richmond-virginia-united-states

The current post is scheduled to close on April 14, 2024.

The State Payroll Operations division in the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified individual for a Benefits Accountant position.

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Location:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week working in our office located in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th St., Richmond, VA 23219.

Job Duties:

Coordinate all central payroll and general ledger activity related to timely processing, reconciliation and disbursement of the statewide benefits provided to employees including but not limited to: Defined Benefit Retirement Plans, Defined Contribution Retirement and Deferred Compensation and Annuity Plans, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Retirement Health Insurance Credits, Optional Group Life, Health Insurance and Cafeteria Plans, Combined Virginia Campaign (CVC), VGEA, CWA, and miscellaneous insurances. Responsible for meeting monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience with payroll benefit processing, general ledger accounting, and advanced accounting systems. Considerable knowledge of generally accepted payroll and accounting principles and practices, as well as technicalities of financial management systems. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel). Strong oral and written communication, customer service, accurate data entry, multitasking, teamwork, critical thinking, time management, and analytical skills. Ability to review the work of others and provide feedback, serve as a subject matter expert, read, understand, and apply technical and complex rules, policies, procedures, and regulations, work independently or as a team member within existing guidelines and policies in a fast-paced environment, analyze a wide variety of data and determine appropriate handling, adapt to changes in policies, procedures, and priorities proficiently, handle multiple work assignments of varying complexity simultaneously and inform management of the status of work completion, develop desk procedures, analyze and reconcile benefits and payroll transactions and data to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations, meet deadlines, manage details with proficiency and few errors, interpret instructional materials and execute business processes accordingly, analyze problems of varied and considerable difficulty and determine appropriate resolutions, read and analyze error and reconciliation reports of varied and considerable difficulty, prepare complex financial certifications and reconciliations proficiently, interact frequently with internal and external senior officials, professionals, and the public.

Additional Considerations:

Experience with Cardinal (Oracle PeopleSoft) preferred. Knowledge of federal and state governmental accounting, state payroll systems, and policies and regulations governing cafeteria plans, state health and retirement plans, pre- and post-tax 457 and 403(b) annuity, and 401(a) cash match plans preferred.

Special Instructions:

State applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online through the state website at: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/benefits-accountant-payroll-richmond-virginia-united-states

The current post is scheduled to close on April 14, 2024.